by Megan Thorn | May 13, 2015 | Donations, Fundraising
Last updated May 13, 2015 It’s no secret that telemarketers are the people we all love to hate. It doesn’t seem to matter whether they’re selling a product, conducting a survey or trying to generate donations for a worthy cause, most people instantly go on the defence...
by Megan Thorn | May 5, 2015 | All blog posts, Fundraising, Sponsorship
Last updated May 5, 2015 When it comes to securing sponsorship, asking for money should always be your first port of call. After all, money is the most useful form of currency for your organisation! However, once you have a genuine relationship with your sponsor...
by Megan Thorn | May 5, 2015 | All blog posts, Fundraising, Sponsorship
Last updated May 5, 2015 Before you read the helpful tips and tricks in the Sponsorship section of this blog, it’s important that you’re clear about what sponsorship is – and what it isn’t. Many organisations confuse sponsorship with grants or...
by Megan Thorn | Mar 6, 2015 | All blog posts, Non-Profit Management, Volunteering
Last updated March 6, 2015 Gen Y volunteers have so much to offer non-profit organisations, but if you want to attract them (and keep them!), you need to understand what makes them tick. Check out these key characteristics of Gen Y’ers and what that means for...
by Megan Thorn | Mar 3, 2015 | All blog posts, Non-Profit Management, Self-Care, Volunteering
Last updated March 3, 2015 Self-care is important for everyone, but when you work in the non-profit sector it’s even more essential. Whether you’re on the front lines or working behind the scenes, the non-profit sector is all about give, give, give. You...
by Megan Thorn | Feb 20, 2015 | All blog posts, Fundraising
Last updated February 20, 2015 Fundraising for day to day expenses is one thing, but raising significant funds for a capital project requires quite a different strategy. If your organisation needs to raise a large amount of money for a specific project, you need to...
by Megan Thorn | Feb 11, 2015 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated February 11, 2015 Movie Night Fundraisers are pretty easy to organise and lots of fun, but if you’re going to do them, you might as well make the most of them. Check out these 6 simple ways to make more money on the night. 1. Charge More than the...
by Megan Thorn | Jan 28, 2015 | All blog posts, Events, Self-Care, Training
Last updated October 12, 2018 This week I had the privilege of attending the Teachers Matter conference that is hosted each year by Karen Boyes, head-honcho at Spectrum Education. The conference is primarily to support classroom teachers, (of which I am not), but...
by Megan Thorn | Jan 21, 2015 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated January 21, 2015 Summer is a great time for hosting special events. Whether it’s a gala day, a music festival or a community day out, the warm weather and holiday atmosphere bring out crowds of people all looking for something to do. Check out this A-Z of...
by Megan Thorn | Jan 13, 2015 | All blog posts, Fundraising, Marketing and Communication, Non-Profit Management
Last updated January 13, 2015 We all have days when we need a little help to stay motivated. On these days there are usually plenty of things we could be doing, but for some reason we can’t think of a single one! Next time you feel like you’re just waiting for the...
